The GMC Sierra 2500 is the truck drivers trust to do the job. Whether towing a trailer full of lawn care equipment or the family camper out for a weekend of adventure, the GMC Sierra 2500 will get the job done. How does it stand up to the competition like the Ram 2500 and the Ford F-250?
The GMC Sierra 2500 has two choices of engine. One is a 6.6-liter V8 with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. The other is a Duramax diesel 6.6-liter V8, putting out 470 horsepower and 974 pound-feet of torque. While the new Ram 2500 might have its engine lineup mixed up, its diesel engines need to catch up to the power of the Duramax. The Ram 2500s Cummins 6.7-liter I6 makes 370 horsepower and only 850 pound-feet of torque.
The EPA doesn't measure fuel economy in heavy-duty trucks. When the regulations were introduced, heavy-duty trucks weren't seen as a consumer product; they were only bought by businesses to do work. Tow companies, plow companies, and municipalities bought them to get the job done around Lowell, MA. That all being said, there is fuel economy data from independent sources such as Car and Driver. Their testing found that the Sierra 2500 was capable of 17 mpg. The Ram 2500 managed to come close at 16 mpg.
With the Pro trim, the Sierra 2500 is ready for whatever is thrown at it on the job site. With the ability to tow up to 22,500 pounds, the Sierra 2500 won't back down, even from the hardest jobs around Marlborough. The Ram 2500 maxes out its towing at 19,010 pounds, a 3,490-pound difference. That's more than a full bunk of 2x4s, or in other terms, another trip to buy supplies because you maxed out on the first trip.
With the availability of the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims, the Sierra 2500 can be a luxury vehicle. With a massive dashboard and plenty of functional switches, the Sierra 2500 is user-friendly. It has an available head-up display, a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, and wireless phone charging. With an available 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 120-volt outlet, navigation, Bose speakers, and a mobile hotspot, the Sierra 2500 will have you traveling in luxury. The competition only offers a 12-inch screen, which is a little harder to see. The Sierra 2500 also offers more room inside for drivers and passengers. With 139 cubic feet of interior cabin space, everyone will be comfortable wherever you're heading. The Ford F-250 has 136 cubic feet, and the Ram 2500 has 125 cubic feet. While not small, it's at least less room for snacks.
Heavy-duty truck drivers from Nashua, NH, tend to log long miles on the road. Whether towing an excavator to a new work site or the family camper for a fun weekend, you will likely be on the road for a while. The Sierra 2500 has a forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, and a standard lane-departure warning. The Ford Super Duty has emergency braking; the rest are options. The Ram 2500 only has those safety features as options.
When you're in the market for a heavy-duty truck, the Sierra 2500 is the truck for you. With many best-in-class features, the Sierra 2500 can be trusted to get the job done or the camper out for a fun weekend. Contact Swanson GMC today to schedule your test drive.
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